Nomonde Pearl Mafanya
Jackson
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced Pastry Chef with extensive international experience in fine dining establishments, country clubs, and bakeries. Proven ability to create exquisite desserts, manage kitchen operations, and ensure exceptional quality and presentation. Adept at gluten-free and vegan baking, menu planning, stock ordering, and team supervision.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Pastry Chef
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Create high-end dessert for fine dining restaurant
- Bake special pastries daily for private lounge
- Designed dessert displays for special events and seasonal promotions.
- Executed daily baking tasks, including cookies, tarts, and mini pastries.
- Created custom desserts for special occasions and dietary restrictions.
Food Assistant
Six Flags Great Adventure
Jackson
07.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in food preparation and service across various food stalls.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced theme park environment.
- Handled cash and POS transactions efficiently.
- Supported stock replenishment and end-of-day cleaning duties.
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
Nantucket
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Specialized in preparing gluten-free and vegan pastries.
- Managed stock ordering and mise en place for daily bakery operations.
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
Nantucket
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Created artisanal desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Prepared pizza dough and assisted in kitchen preparations.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations for next-day service.
Pastry Chef
Fiddlers Creek Spa & Golf Club
Naples
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Created and decorated cakes and pastries for à la carte, banquet, and fine dining services.
- Managed mise en place for daily operations.
- Assisted in stock ordering and inventory control.
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
Nantucket
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Specialized in preparing gluten-free and vegan pastries.
- Managed stock ordering and mise en place for daily bakery operations.
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
Nantucket
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Created artisanal desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Prepared pizza dough and assisted in kitchen preparations.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations for next-day service.
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
Nantucket
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Specialized in preparing gluten-free and vegan pastries.
- Managed stock ordering and mise en place for daily bakery operations.
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
Nantucket
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Specialized in preparing gluten-free and vegan pastries.
- Managed stock ordering and mise en place for daily bakery operations.
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
Nantucket
05.2020 - 12.2020
- Created artisanal desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Prepared pizza dough and assisted in kitchen preparations.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations for next-day service.
Pastry Chef
Fiddlers Creek Spa & Golf Club
Naples
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Created and decorated cakes and pastries for à la carte, banquet, and fine dining services.
- Managed mise en place for daily operations.
- Assisted in stock ordering and inventory control.
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
Nantucket
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Specialized in preparing gluten-free and vegan pastries.
- Managed stock ordering and mise en place for daily bakery operations.
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
Nantucket
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Created artisanal desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Prepared pizza dough and assisted in kitchen preparations.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations for next-day service.
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
Nantucket
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Created artisanal desserts, including gluten-free and vegan options.
- Prepared pizza dough and assisted in kitchen preparations.
- Ensured seamless kitchen operations for next-day service.
Pastry Chef
Club Car Restaurant
Nantucket
04.2018 - 12.2018
- Designed and baked specialty desserts, including gluten-free and vegan varieties.
- Managed mise en place for efficient kitchen workflow.
Pastry Chef
Royal Palm Yacht & Golf Club
Boca Raton
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Created high-end desserts for fine dining and banquet services.
- Assisted in inventory management and staff supervision.
Private Chef
Self-Employed
Cape Town
06.2015 - 09.2017
- Catered for private functions, meetings, and home events.
- Designed personalized menus and managed all ingredient sourcing.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Designed and prepared desserts for buffets, fine dining, and banquets.
- Supervised staff, scheduled shifts, and managed inventory.
- Developed a two-week cycle menu for rotating dessert options.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
10.2011 - 05.2012
- Designed and prepared desserts for buffets, fine dining, and banquets.
- Supervised staff, scheduled shifts, and managed inventory.
- Developed a two-week cycle menu for rotating dessert options.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
10.2010 - 05.2011
- Designed and prepared desserts for buffets, fine dining, and banquets.
- Supervised staff, scheduled shifts, and managed inventory.
- Developed a two-week cycle menu for rotating dessert options.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
10.2009 - 05.2010
- Designed and prepared desserts for buffets, fine dining, and banquets.
- Supervised staff, scheduled shifts, and managed inventory.
- Developed a two-week cycle menu for rotating dessert options.
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
Boca Raton
10.2004 - 05.2007
- Designed and prepared desserts for buffets, fine dining, and banquets.
- Supervised staff, scheduled shifts, and managed inventory.
- Developed a two-week cycle menu for rotating dessert options.
2nd Assistant Pastry Chef
Devonshire PGA
Palm Beach
04.2003 - 04.2004
- Baked and decorated cakes and desserts for high-end clientele.
- Assisted in weekly menu planning and stock ordering.
Production & Function Chef
Investec Bank
Cape Town
Education
Diploma - Hospitality & Catering Service
Protea Technical College
Cape Town, South AfricaGrade 12 -
Savio College
South AfricaSkills
- Fine dining pastry preparation
- Cake baking & decoration
- Gluten-free & vegan dessert crafting
- Banquet & à la carte menu planning
- Stock ordering & inventory management
- Staff supervision & training
- Mise en place & kitchen efficiency
References
- Reiner Ahlers, Executive Head Chef, Townhouse Hotel, +27 21 465 7050
- Timothy D'Antuono, Executive Head Chef, Devonshire PGA, +1 561 227 2400
- Roger Brock, Executive Head Chef, Boca West Country Club, +1 561 488 6913
- Stacy Russell, HR Director, Royal Palm Yacht & Golf Club, +1 561 210 8117
- Mayumi, Executive Chef, Club Car Restaurant, +1 323 384 7502
- Andrea Solimeo, Chef Owner, Ventuno Restaurant, +1 914 433 0468
- Kevin, Owner, Born & Bread Bakery, +1 508 228 3700
- Natasha Shevchenko, HR, Fiddlers Creek, +1 239 732 3000
- Nicole Lennon, Supervisor, Six Flags Great Adventure Resort, +1 732 928 2000
Timeline
Pastry Chef
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
11.2025 - 04.2026
Food Assistant
Six Flags Great Adventure
07.2025 - 11.2025
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
05.2024 - 12.2024
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
05.2024 - 12.2024
Pastry Chef
Fiddlers Creek Spa & Golf Club
10.2023 - 05.2024
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
05.2023 - 12.2023
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
05.2023 - 12.2023
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
05.2022 - 12.2022
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
05.2020 - 12.2020
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
05.2020 - 12.2020
Pastry Chef
Fiddlers Creek Spa & Golf Club
10.2019 - 03.2020
Pastry Chef
Born & Bread Bakery
06.2019 - 12.2019
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
05.2019 - 12.2019
Pastry Chef
Ventuno Restaurant
05.2018 - 12.2018
Pastry Chef
Club Car Restaurant
04.2018 - 12.2018
Pastry Chef
Royal Palm Yacht & Golf Club
10.2017 - 05.2018
Private Chef
Self-Employed
06.2015 - 09.2017
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
10.2014 - 05.2015
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
10.2011 - 05.2012
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
10.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
10.2009 - 05.2010
Assistant Pastry Chef
Boca West Country Club
10.2004 - 05.2007
2nd Assistant Pastry Chef
Devonshire PGA
04.2003 - 04.2004
Production & Function Chef
Investec Bank
Diploma - Hospitality & Catering Service
Protea Technical College
Grade 12 -
Savio College